Selective _______________ is a surgical procedure that eliminates innervations from the vagus nerve to parietal cells, resulting in decreased acid production and a decreased response to gastrin.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


vagotomy

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A woman has a MCV of 122. This may indicate _______ or _______ deficiency.

a. folate; iron b. protein; B12 c. iron; protein d. folate; B12

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Dehydration is most likely to have a negative effect on

a. digestion of food b. storage of excess energy c. nerve impulse conduction d. body temperature regulation

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Dietary fiber contributes a lot of energy to the human body.

a. true b. false

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